Sec. 48. (a) A state highway may not be torn up or otherwise disturbed for any purpose without the written permit of the commissioner and then only in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the commissioner. All work shall be done under the department's supervision, and all the cost of replacing the highway in as good condition as before the highway was disturbed, shall be paid by the person to whom or in whose behalf the permit was given. The department shall mark with proper markers, showing the number of the highway, all state highways, including the routes of the highways through cities and towns, together with the caution and direction signs that the department considers advisable.
(b) It is a Class C infraction for a person to put, place, or maintain within twenty (20) feet of the right-of-way limits of a state highway, outside the limits of a city or town a sign or other device containing the words "stop", "caution", "slow", or any other word or device that also might be construed as a warning to persons using the highway.
(c) It is a Class C infraction for a person to construct or maintain a sign or advertising device within one hundred (100) feet of the right-of-way of such a highway that obstructs the view of the highway of a person traveling the highway for a distance of five hundred (500) feet or less from the sign or device as the person approaches the sign or device. The department may remove unlawful signs, markers, and devices.
As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.218.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation
Chapter 9. State Highway Contracts; General Powers
8-23-9-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
8-23-9-1. Opening of Sealed Bids
8-23-9-2. Rejection of Proposals
8-23-9-3. Lowest and Best Bidder; Letting of Contract; Determination
8-23-9-4. Acceptance of Proposals; Criteria
8-23-9-5. Construction and Maintenance When No Satisfactory Proposal Received
8-23-9-6. Spending Limit When No Satisfactory Proposal Received
8-23-9-7. Adoption of Rules Governing Purchases of Material and Equipment
8-23-9-8. Bid Guarantee and Performance Bond Requirements
8-23-9-9. Bid Guarantee and Performance Bond Amounts
8-23-9-10. Performance Bonds; Deposit; Reinsurance; Statements of Amounts Due
8-23-9-11. Actions on Performance Bonds
8-23-9-12. Performance Bond Form
8-23-9-14. Partial Payments; Authorization
8-23-9-16. Acceptance of Completed Work; Relief of Contractor's Liability
8-23-9-17. Withdrawal and Payment of Retained Percentages
8-23-9-18. Final Payments; Disputes
8-23-9-21. Contract Form; Approval
8-23-9-23. Residency Requirement for Unskilled Laborers
8-23-9-24. Survey Monuments; Procedure Upon Removal or Burial
8-23-9-25. Nonperformance or Abandonment of Contracts; Completion of Work; Costs and Expenses
8-23-9-26. Claims Against Contractors; Filing With Department
8-23-9-27. Claims Against Contractors; Mailing of Copies
8-23-9-28. Claims Against Contractors; Retaining Amount of Claim
8-23-9-29. Claims Against Contractors; Allowance or Rejection
8-23-9-30. Claims Against Contractors; Notice of Rejection; Commencement of Actions
8-23-9-31. Claims Against Contractors; Payment of Amount Adjudged Due
8-23-9-32. Claims Against Contractors; Failure to File Certificate
8-23-9-33. Claims Against Contractors; Additional Remedy
8-23-9-34. Claims Against Contractors; Filing of Actions
8-23-9-35. Claims Against Contractors; Mailing or Publication of Notice
8-23-9-36. Claims Against Contractors; Certificates of Filing of Actions
8-23-9-37. Claims Against Contractors; Retention of Security for Protection of Claimant
8-23-9-38. Claims Against Contractors; Failure to File Action and Certificate
8-23-9-39. Claims Against Contractors; Additional Proceedings
8-23-9-40. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades
8-23-9-41. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades; Rights, Powers, and Duties of Parties Involved
8-23-9-42. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades; Payment of Costs
8-23-9-43. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades; Multiple Railroads; Payment of Costs
8-23-9-44. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades; Maintenance
8-23-9-45. Railroad Crossings; Improvement and Maintenance
8-23-9-46. Railroad Crossings; Width of Improvements
8-23-9-47. Railroad Crossings; Election by Railroad Companies to Make or Pay for Improvements
8-23-9-48. Tearing Up and Disturbing Highways; Permit; Unauthorized Signs and Markers; Violations
8-23-9-49. Approaches and Drainage Structures; Construction; Private Facilities
8-23-9-50. Use of Prison Labor in Preparation and Manufacturing of Road Materials
8-23-9-51. Drains, Culverts, and Bridges; Bridge Construction Contracts
8-23-9-52. Contracts Specifying Borrow or Clearing and Grubbing; Standards
8-23-9-53. Trench Safety Systems; Costs
8-23-9-54. State Highway Fund; Creation and Management
8-23-9-55. Use of State Highway Fund
8-23-9-57. Cooperation With Federal and Other States' Officials
8-23-9-59. Application of Ic 5-22-16.5 to Award of Contracts Under Article